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Revenue Recognition - Summary of Product Revenue Allowance and Reserve Categories (Detail) - HEPLISAV-B® $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Product Revenue Allowance and Revenue Categories [Line Items] |
Provision related to current period sales | $ 2,098
Credit or payments made during the period | (739)
Balance at September 30, 2018 | 1,359
Chargebacks, Discounts and Other Fees |
Product Revenue Allowance and Revenue Categories [Line Items] |
Provision related to current period sales | 1,849
Credit or payments made during the period | (739)
Balance at September 30, 2018 | 1,110
Returns |
Product Revenue Allowance and Revenue Categories [Line Items] |
Provision related to current period sales | 249
Balance at September 30, 2018 | $ 249

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